NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Surgical Assistant NPI 1992212740 ARNP
Verify on CMS → Lazaro Varona Santana, ARNP
Surgical Assistant in Pembroke Pines, Florida.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 4,527 in Surgical Assistant, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
122
Medicare Part D claims · 94 beneficiaries · Surgical Assistant avg: 936
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Lazaro Varona Santana, ARNP filed 122 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgical Assistant in Pembroke Pines, Florida.
- 122
- Part D claims, 2023
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Lazaro Varona Santana, ARNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
122 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Lazaro Varona Santana, ARNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Surgical Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
122 87% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Florida
How Surgical Assistant compares to other specialties among Florida providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Surgical Assistant. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Lazaro Varona Santana, ARNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Assistant provider holding ARNP credentials at 1740 NW 88TH WAY, Pembroke Pines, FL, 33024, with a listed phone of (786) 280-2055. NPI 1992212740 was issued on 01/02/2018.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 122 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 94 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $698 in drug spend.
Surgical Assistant is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,527 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 936 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1992212740 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgical Assistant |
| Credentials | ARNP |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/02/2018 |
License & disciplinary context - Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Lazaro Varona Santana, ARNP. To verify Lazaro Varona Santana, ARNP's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases
FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
122
Total Claims
$698
Total Drug Cost
94
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 122
- Total Day Supply
- 1,691
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $698
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.93
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Lazaro Varona Santana, ARNP prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Methocarbamol
Methocarbamol
51 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium
Diclofenac Sodium
22 claims
- Baclofen 16
Baclofen
16 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Methocarbamol | 51 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 22 |
| Baclofen | 16 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgical Assistant Overview
How Lazaro Varona Santana, ARNP fits within the Surgical Assistant landscape nationally.
4,527
Surgical Assistant Providers in US
52
States with Surgical Assistant
936
Avg Claims per Provider
Lazaro Varona Santana, ARNP's 122 claims are below the specialty average of 936.
Nearby Surgical Assistant Providers in Florida
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Varona Santana.
Dr. Barbara Abate Pellecchia
SA-C
Pembroke Pines, FL
Dr. Abraham Abdemur
MD,CSA
Melbourne, FL
Dr. Elias Abou Kheir Abou Kheir
SA-C
Miami, FL
Dr. Irehm Abraham Rosario
SA-C
West Palm Beach, FL
Dr. Pedro Abreu Faure
SA-C
Naples, FL
Compare Surgical Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Florida medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Surgical Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lazaro Varona Santana, ARNP's specialty? ▼
Lazaro Varona Santana, ARNP specializes in Surgical Assistant and practices in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Credentials: ARNP.
How much does Lazaro Varona Santana, ARNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lazaro Varona Santana, ARNP wrote 122 Medicare Part D claims totaling $698 in drug costs for 94 beneficiaries.
Where is Lazaro Varona Santana, ARNP located? ▼
Lazaro Varona Santana, ARNP is located at 1740 NW 88TH WAY, Pembroke Pines, FL, 33024. Phone: (786) 280-2055.
What is Lazaro Varona Santana, ARNP's NPI number? ▼
Lazaro Varona Santana, ARNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992212740, issued on 01/02/2018.
How many Surgical Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 4,527 Surgical Assistant providers across 52 states in the US. The average Surgical Assistant provider writes 936 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Lazaro Varona Santana, ARNP prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lazaro Varona Santana, ARNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Methocarbamol, Diclofenac Sodium, Baclofen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lazaro Varona Santana, ARNP accept Medicare? ▼
Lazaro Varona Santana, ARNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 122 Part D claims and 94 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lazaro Varona Santana, ARNP's credentials? ▼
Lazaro Varona Santana, ARNP's NPI is 1992212740 with credentials ARNP. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.